HC Deb 05 May 1915 vol 71 cc1099-100
32. Mr. MURRAY MACDONALD

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he is aware that churches in Scotland have been taken by the Government for the billeting of troops and other military purposes; and whether it is with his knowledge and sanction that the managers of these churches are now being called upon to pay Income Tax under Schedule A and Inhabited House Duty on the value of the churches?

The FINANCIAL SECRETARY to the TREASURY (Mr. Acland)

I assume that my hon. Friend refers to certain church halls which have been occupied by the military authorities. My right hon. Friend has received a memorial on the question of Income Tax and Inhabited House Duty arising therefrom into which he is causing inquiry to be made. He will communicate the result to my hon. Friend.